PS.SPID.7
Find linear models using median fit and regression methods to make predictions. Interpret the slope and intercept of a linear model in the context of the data.
Example Problems
Isabella is studying the relationship between daily study hours and exam score. She records data for a random sample of 22 students. Here is computer output from a least-squares regression analysis on her sample:
Assume that all conditions for inference have been met.
Write the expression for a 99% confidence interval for the slope of the least squares regression line.
| Predictor | Coef | SE Coef | T | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constant | 52.30 | 5.05 | 10.36 | 0.00 |
| Study hours | 4.52 | 1.05 | 4.30 | 0.00 |
Assume that all conditions for inference have been met.
Write the expression for a 99% confidence interval for the slope of the least squares regression line.
Jamal collected data on vehicle engine displacement (in liters) and CO2 emissions (in grams per kilometer) for a random sample of 41 car models. Here is computer output from a least-squares regression analysis on his sample:
S = 48.60 R-sq = 69.5%
Assume that all conditions for inference have been met.
Write the expression for a 95% confidence interval for the slope of the least squares regression line.
| Predictor | Coef | SE Coef | T | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constant | 74.20 | 22.80 | 3.26 | 0.00 |
| Displacement | 68.30 | 11.90 | 5.74 | 0.00 |
S = 48.60 R-sq = 69.5%
Assume that all conditions for inference have been met.
Write the expression for a 95% confidence interval for the slope of the least squares regression line.
Aisha is studying the relationship between altitude (in meters) and the boiling point of water (in °C) across 35 towns. Here is computer output from a least-squares regression analysis on her sample:
Assume that all conditions for inference have been met.
Write the expression for a 99% confidence interval for the slope of the least squares regression line.
| Predictor | Coef | SE Coef | T | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constant | 100.30 | 0.60 | 167.17 | 0.00 |
| Altitude | -0.018 | 0.005 | -3.60 | 0.00 |
Assume that all conditions for inference have been met.
Write the expression for a 99% confidence interval for the slope of the least squares regression line.
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